RCMP Veterans’ Association – Vancouver Division

Come and join us at the 2026 Annual Levee Date: January 10, 2026 (Saturday) Time: 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm. Location: “E” Division Headquarters Mess 4200 Green Timbers Way, Surrey, BC (Parking is free on Saturdays) Dress: If “Walking Out Order” is available, please wear it. Alternatively, Veterans red or blue blazer or suit. Spouse […]

December 1st, 2025 was a great day in Chilliwack for veterans and their guests.  With great assistance from Catherine McConnell, Rod Clemons, Dorothy Snodgrass, and Debbie Deziel.  They did a great job at the door making it seamless as possible, the decorations, and door prizes. It was a wonderful meal of turkey, and probably the […]

The yearly campaign of giving, organized by members of Langley RCMP and Surrey Provincial Police Support Unit, is held in memory of six-year-old Keian Blundell, an honorary member of the RCMP, who lost his battle with leukemia in 2014. RCMP Veterans’, Vancouver Division, have participated in this campaign for a number of years and continue […]

U P D A T E PRICE – as a drive for new memberships in the Association the lunch price for Division Members, and Associate Members is $25 per plate.  Being a member has its benefits and your spouse can be an Associate Member if you wish.  And yes the Association will pick up the shortfall […]

URGENT MESSAGE IMPORTANT NOTICE RE FORTHCOMING RCMPVA VANCOUVER DIVISION GENERAL MEETING ON THURSDAY NOVEMBER 20th 2025 at 11am. CLOVERDALE LEGION 17567 57TH AVENUE, SURREY, BC. THIS E MAIL IS FOR THE INFORMATION and ATTENTION of ALL MEMBERS OF THE VANCOUVER DIVISION WHO HAVE PAID THEIR ANNUAL DUES TO THE END OF 2025.* The cost of […]

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    All Force members are familiar with the RCMP’s Guidon – the Regimental Banner displaying all the Force’s battle honours. In basic training, each member was told about each battle honour and what Force members contributed.  However, the  “Siberia 1918-1919” seemed like a mystery because little information had been provided. To understand the circumstances […]

    Recently, a Veteran discovered a book at the Canadian War Museum which sparked his interest.  The book is entitled “Spying 101: The RCMP’s Secret Activities At Canadian Universities, 1917 – 1997” by Steve Hewitt. Based on a suggestion, we had two ex-Security Service members review the book and they provided their comments.   […]

    Veterans Tom Quilley and Dick Hawkshaw forwarded an internet link to an amazing account of the early years of the Force. Noted historical account was told by Frederick Bagley who joined the North-West Mounted Police at the age of 15 years old and was one of the original 300 members who participated in […]

    Two realities we all face is death and taxes. If a RCMP Veteran receives a pension, they are entitled to a regimental grave marker at public expense.  The choice of a grave marker comes in three different forms:       The selection of the RCMP regimental grave marker hinges on the regulations […]